Good day, everyone, and welcome to my blog. Yesterday, I wrote about the current saga between Sporting CP, Arsenal and Viktor Gyökeres concerning the transfer situation, as it was looking like it was not going anywhere, but late last night, it was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano that the deal has been sealed and now Gyökeres can be considered an Arsenal player. This deal has been on since the start of the transfer window, and Arsenal bids have been rejected twice as Sporting wanted an important fee for the Swedish striker.
The price did not change as Arsenal will pay Sporting 63.5 million euros, plus 10 million euros in add-ons. Gyökeres' agent will still reduce his commission as expected to facilitate the deal. There was no doubt on Viktor Gyökeres' part to join Arsenal as he has wanted the club since the start of the window. There were other clubs interested in signing the Swedish striker, but his priority was to join Arsenal. Manchester United were offered the chance to sign Gyökeres as reported yesterday, and I think this news made Arsenal quickly close down the deal.
Manchester United were just used by Sporting CP to trigger Arsenal as it was clear that the player only wanted the move to Arsenal so it would have been impossible for the deal to happen if personal terms were not agreed and according to Manchester United sources they were not ready to enter the bid if feeling was not mutual from player's side. The Red Devils are having a complicated summer window as the striker they have on their shortlist doesn't want to come or the club gets outbid by another club. It is still uncertain which striker the Reds will go for as Nicolas Jackson seems to be the promising name within the club.
Viktor Gyökere will be flying to Arsenal soon to conduct his medical test and then sign a five-year contract deal with Arsenal. The Gunners have been sold this summer in the transfer window, as they have now spent over 200 million euros in signings. The big teams in the Premier League are on serious business this summer window and I am looking forward to the new season to see how they will compete for the league title. Arsenal might have finished their business in the transfer market from the look of things at the club.
Rodrygo, which was a name echoing at the club this summer, seems to be quiet now as the possibility of the Brazilian joining the club is now slim. The Gunners are stacked on players with good qualities in every position, and now we wait and watch how this team's season will be because, as it stands, there is no excuse for Arsenal not winning a trophy next season. Viktor Gyökeres has gotten his dream move and now he has to give his all for the Gunners. So guys that will be all for now. Thanks for stopping by and have a good day.